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Digital Boost for Ferguslie Learners

West College Scotland's Ferguslie Learning Centre recently received a batch of laptops, tablets, and…

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Paul takes centre stage at WorldSkills UK

22-year-old Paisley plumbing student, Paul Marshall from Kilwinning, is set to test his skills again…

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West Paints a Brighter Future for Vale of Leven Boys’ Brigade Hall

West College Scotland’s Painting and Decorating department have been giving back in the local commun…

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Pathways perform Aladdin!

West College Scotland Greenock Campus Learner Development department finally got to perform their ma…

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Student Alumni have Designed a Successful Career

Last week saw former Graphic Design students, Sean Kelly and Cameron Hunter return to the College to…

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Academy Students Secure Apprenticeships

4 young apprentices are starting our their careers in Plumbing and Heating after progressing through…

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College Staff are Leading the Way with Professional Development

West College Scotland staff were amongst the recent cohort of CMI Leadership and Management students…

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Graphic Design Students go Head-to-Head to Design Karate Club Logo

West College Scotland, HNC Graphic Design students have teamed up with local Karate club JKS Clyde t…

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Scottish Games Award Nomination

It’s a double whammy for our Paisley Computing team this month, with Dr Amanda Ford being nominated …

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Xcite-ing times for Mhairi!

Greenock Employability Adviser, Mhairi Powell was delighted to support one of our industry partners …

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West is leading the way in Fire Sprinkler Installation training

Currently the only college in Scotland, and one of only 3 colleges in the UK to provide the training…

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Under the microscope with our science students

West College Scotland’s Greenock Science department have participated in a pioneering outreach progr…

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Double win for West apprentices at NHS Awards

Science students Teri & Mohannad were delighted to take home top awards at the NHSGGC Modern Apprent…

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West Staff Makes the Shortlist for 2023 Cyber Awards

West College Scotland is delighted to announce that Iain Shand, Computing Curriculum and Quality Lea…

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West College Scotland Hosts ‘Ada Lovelace Day’

Teaming up with local schools, Renfrew High and Park Mains High School the College welcomed female p…

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Robin Wins Top Award

West College Scotland’s Stakeholder Experience Co-ordinator, Robin Chandler has received a top recog…

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Beat the Boss

West College Scotland were delighted to again host the annual James Frew Academy “Beat the Boss” com…

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Kenny’s tee-riffic time at Ryder Cup!

Sport and Fitness Lecturer, Kenny MacKenzie had the opportunity of a lifetime this month to get invo…

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Student Mariia Wins Prestigious ‘Rising Star Award’!

Mariia Tkachuk is the first West College Scotland student to be a recipient of the prestigious award…

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Magazine Partnership is One in a ‘Mill-ion’!

At West College Scotland we’ve had an incredible partnership with Mill Magazine for over four years …

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16th HR Network National Awards 2023

West College Scotland’s HR and Organisational Development team have received multiple recognitions f…

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